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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Power Distribution Design Intern - Summer 2026

Birmingham, AL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking a Power Distribution Design Intern for the Summer 2026 semester. The intern will support various engineering tasks, learn distribution design principles, and work under the guidance of experienced engineers.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills

Learn basic principles of Distribution Design Engineering

Work under the guidance of experienced engineers on distribution design

Assist with data collection and engineering consulting services

Support distribution planning, coordination, sectionalizing, and arc-flash studies for Medium Voltage systems

Complete training on assigned tasks

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Distribution Design EngineeringEngineering SoftwareTechnical WritingMicrosoft ExcelTaking DirectionWorkplace SafetyInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later

Must be 18 or older

Demonstrated interest in distribution engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP's work and projects

Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects

Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship

Preferred

Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later

Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position

Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc., as well as Microsoft Excel, is beneficial